Abstract: Examples include techniques for monitoring a data packet transfer rate at an interface queue, and based at least in part on a comparison of the data packet transfer rate to a threshold, assigning the interface queue from a core of a first class to a core of a second class or assigning the interface queue from a core of the second class to a core of the first class.

Abstract: An audio-based repetition counter system and method are disclosed. In some embodiments, the audio-based repetition sound counter system includes a computing device connected to a microphone. The computing device includes a processor and one or more memory devices, and a repetition counter module is stored on the memory device and executed by the processor. The repetition counter module processes audio data received from a microphone and provide a number of repetitions for one or more series of one or more activities; for example, jumping rope. Further, an audio-based method of counting repetitions for a physical activity is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.

Abstract: A phototherapy device includes a clothing item. Illuminators are secured to the clothing item and arranged to illuminate at least a portion of a patient wearing the clothing item. The illuminators include light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted on at least one flexible printed circuit board (PCB). A temperature sensor is secured to the clothing item and positioned to measure a temperature proximate to the patient wearing the clothing item. A control circuit is connected to receive the temperature from the temperature sensor and operative to turn off the illuminators responsive to the temperature exceeding a maximum permitted temperature.

Abstract: A jump rope device includes a handle and a cable detachably connected to one another via a first and second connecting members. The handle includes a bearing assembly that is connected to the first connecting member via a connecting ring. A bearing post of the bearing assembly includes an enlarged portion that limits the range of motion of the bearing ring so as to prevent the first connecting member from making any contact with any portion of the handle other than the connecting ring.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to circuitry to cause a processor to enter reduced power consumption state and circuitry to, based on a write to one or more of multiple memory regions, cause the processor to exit reduced power consumption state, wherein the multiple memory regions store receive descriptors associated with one or more packets received by a network interface device. In some examples, multiple memory regions are defined by a driver of the network interface device. In some examples, the reduced power consumption state comprises a TPAUSE state.

Abstract: Implants, guides, devices, system and corresponding instruments for use in securing two bone segments together are disclosed. More specifically, a dynamic bone plate system is disclosed. The plate system includes a bone plate with at least one deformable member that is received within the bone plate. The bone plate construct also includes at least one coupling member for engaging the at least one deformable member to connect it to the bone plate system. The bone plate system also includes a plurality of bone fasteners for attaching the bone plate to the two bone segments. Methods for using the dynamic bone plate system to secure two bone segments together are also disclosed.

Abstract: The spherical dynamic resistance device enables simultaneous strength, core and cardiovascular training. A cavity exists whereby resistance bands are stored. By removing a band and connecting it to the exterior of the device at an attachment point and thereafter attaching the other end of the resistance band to a fixed point a user can engaged device to conduct a full body workout. The cavity can also retain a mass element adding weight thereby customizing the weight of the spherical dynamic resistance device. A serpentine channel associated with the outer portion of the device enables a user to grip the device while engaging hand, arm and core muscles. By gripping the device and through various motions that pull opposite of the resistance band while supporting the spherical dynamic resistance device of various weights, a user is able to attain a full body workout.

Abstract: A power plant system can comprise a first gas turbine having a first efficiency to produce a first exhaust flow, a first electrical generator driven by the first gas turbine, a first heat recovery steam generator to receive the first exhaust flow and generate a first steam flow, a second gas turbine having a second efficiency less than the first efficiency to produce a second exhaust flow, a second electrical generator driven by the second gas turbine, and an exhaust gas conditioning device to reduce temperature of the second exhaust flow, a steam turbine driving a steam electrical generator to receive the first steam flow. The second gas turbine can be selectively operated to generate electricity with the second electrical generator under peak loading conditions when a sum of output from the steam electrical generator and the first electrical generator are less than an electrical demand from a grid.

Abstract: A power plant is configured to output power to a grid power system and comprises a hydrogen generation system configured to produce hydrogen, a gas turbine combined cycle power plant comprising a gas turbine engine configured to combust hydrogen from the hydrogen generation system to generate a gas stream that can be used to rotate a turbine shaft and a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) configured to generate steam with the gas stream of the gas turbine engine to rotate a steam turbine, a storage system configured to store hydrogen produced by the hydrogen generation system, and a controller configured to operate the hydrogen generation system with electricity from the grid power system when the grid power system has excess energy and balance active and reactive loads on the grid power system using at least one of the hydrogen generation system and the gas turbine combined cycle power plant.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a vehicle bed shell. The system includes a pair of sidewalls with each including a top portion and two horizontal railings. The sidewalls are coupled to parallel sides of a bed of a vehicle. The system also includes at least one cross beam coupled perpendicularly to each of the horizontal railings of the sidewalls configured to stabilize each sidewall. The system also includes a plurality of cylindrical inserts, including a bottom. The system also includes a hinge element, with a sleeve, one or more hinge plates, and a vertical railing. The hinge element is coupled to a back side of each of the sidewalls, and the sleeve and the one or more hinge plates are configured to slide along the vertical railing. The system also includes a back wall that is coupled to at least one of the sidewalls via the hinge element.

Abstract: An emission reduction system for a combined cycle power plant including a gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) can comprise a stationary emission converter in fluid communication with and disposed upstream of the HRSG, and a diversion system operably coupled to an exhaust passage of the gas turbine, the exhaust passage defining an exhaust path for exhaust gas of the gas turbine through the heat recovery steam generator, the diversion system operable to define a primary exhaust path excluding the stationary emission converter and a start-up exhaust path including the stationary emission converter.

Abstract: Bone fusion system, devices, guide, implant and methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guide and implant are disclosed. The fusion system includes an alignment guide and an implant. The alignment guide couples to the implant. The alignment guide includes a body, a fixation member engaging a first end of the body, and a tissue protector engaging a second end of the body. The implant includes a body portion, an extension portion extending away from a first end of the body portion, a curved portion extending away from a second end of the body portion, and a foot member extending away from the curved portion perpendicular to the body portion. Finally, methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guide and implant are disclosed.

Abstract: Bone fusion system, devices, guides, implant and methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guides and implant are disclosed. The fusion system includes a first alignment guide, a second alignment guide, and an implant. The first alignment guide couples to an intermediate portion of the implant and the second alignment guide couples to a distal portion of the implant. The implant includes a body portion, a first extension portion extending away from a first end of the body portion, a second extension portion extending away from a posterior of the body portion, and a third extension portion extending away from a distal end of the body portion. Finally, methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guide and implant are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a vehicle bed shell. The system includes a pair of sidewalls with each including a top portion and two horizontal railings. The sidewalls are coupled to parallel sides of a bed of a vehicle. The system also includes at least one cross beam coupled perpendicularly to each of the horizontal railings of the sidewalls configured to stabilize each sidewall. The system also includes a plurality of cylindrical inserts, including a bottom. The system also includes a hinge element, with a sleeve, one or more hinge plates, and a vertical railing. The hinge element is coupled to a back side of each of the sidewalls, and the sleeve and the one or more hinge plates are configured to slide along the vertical railing. The system also includes a back wall that is coupled to at least one of the sidewalls via the hinge element.

Abstract: Instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods for correcting bone deformities and fractures in the lower extremity and applying compression across joints to be fused are disclosed. Specifically, targeting instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods used for correcting bone deformities and/or fractures in the foot and applying compression across joints to be fused are disclosed.